India's iPhone, smartphone exports to U.S. have 20% tariff edge over China after exemption: Industry
The Hindu
Export of iPhones, smartphones, tablets, laptops from India to the U.S. will be 20% cheaper than from China.
Export of iPhones, smartphones, tablets, laptops from India to the U.S. will be cheaper by 20% compared to those shipped from China following the exemptions given by the Trump administration, industry body ICEA said on Sunday (April 13, 2025).
The U.S. government on Saturday amended its tariff order to exempt smartphones, tablets, laptops, and some other electronic devices from the new taxes.
"China still has 20% of iPhones, laptops, tablets, and watches. Only reciprocal tariff has been removed for China. India has zero tariff on iPhones and all smartphones, laptops and tablets exported to the U.S. Vietnam also has zero tariff on all Samsung and other smartphones, laptops and tablets exported to the U.S. So India and Vietnam are similarly placed on tariffs on these products and both enjoy a 20% tariff advantage over China," ICEA chairman Pankaj Mohindroo said.
India Cellular and Electronics Association represents major smartphone companies and their manufacturers, including Apple, Foxconn, Dixon, etc.
Apple's iPhone ecosystem in India has become the largest job creator in India and is one of the top exported items from the country.
According to ICEA, mobile phone exports from India have crossed an all-time high of ₹2 lakh crore in 2024-25, registering a 55% growth over the ₹1.29 lakh crore recorded in 2023-24.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that iPhones alone accounted for ₹1.5 lakh crore worth of exports in the smartphone segment.
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